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different from each other. One (Tobago) held a focus on education, health, and social services, coupled with conversations about identity, race, and privilege. I spent time volunteering in an elementary school, specifically working with the “1st graders.” As the child of two public school educators, it made me think about the way that education is done differently around the world. Schools have different structures, curriculum varies depending on context, and classroom management and discipline are done
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Amendment, and its impact today. Despite decades of marches, petitions, and public debate to enshrine a woman’s right to vote in the constitution, the 19th Amendment – while an enormous milestone – did not grant voting rights for all” (source: National Archives press release for Rightfully Hers). Click the links above to see large images of the posters on exhibit in the library lobby. The right to vote has been denied to people based not only on gender and race, but based on other qualification
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Henri Coronado-Volta ’23 discusses his global studies major, studying away, and his plans to attend UW’s Public Health Epidemiology program Henri Coronado-Volta grew up in Seattle, Washington, and chose PLU because the smaller school offered the opportunity to build community, a chance to continue swimming, and living close to home—but not too close. He double majored in global studies and Hispanic studies and minored in… June 19, 2023 AcademicsAthleticsGlobal EducationPacific NorthwestPLU
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Public Radio Sustainability Fundamental to KPLU Sale Many of the emails I’ve received about this subject reveal listeners’ confusion and misinformation, and I can tell that many people’s passions are very strong and may overwhelm their reason. For example: people complain about: losing a South Sound resource (KPLU has been based in… December 1, 2015 AdministrationNews
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cases, yes. Each year, PLU hosts an endowed scholarship reception that brings together scholarship recipients and donors. You will also receive an Impact Statement each year with a message from the student who received the scholarship in your name. If the student so chooses, they will share their contact information with this statement. If you do not have an opportunity to meet your student on your own or at a campus event, the PLU Donors Relations team can arrange a visit for you if you are ever on
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2000 Sue Ellen Johnson ‘73 2001 Darcy (Berube) Johnson ‘78 2002 Phyllis (Nybakke) Cavens ‘61 2003 Dan Wiklund ‘70 2004 Cory Heins ‘77 2005 Jeni Gregory ’95 2006 James Hushagen ‘70 2007 Anita Christian ‘59 2008 Dr. John ’76 and Jan ‘76 Winskill 2009 Thelma Gilmur ‘42 2011 Melanie Barns ’82 2013 Salvador Mungia ’81 2014 Ed Hrivnak ’96 2015 Tricia Hasbrook ’93 2016 Edwin Tjiramba ’93LuteSaluteAwarded by the Alumni Board and the Alumni and Parent Relations Office, this award is presented to alumni
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large numbers and central limit theorem, sampling distributions, theory of point estimators, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, regression (time permitting). Cross-listed with STAT 242. Previously was MATH/STAT 341. Prerequisite: MATH 151. (4) MATH 245 : Discrete Structures - NS Topics that are of relevance to computer scientists and computer engineers, including quantified logic, sets, relations, functions, recursion, combinatorics, and probability. Tools of logical reasoning, such as
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remember who our content is for and avoid using complex government or policy jargon that can be frustrating for the general public.” “As a political science major, I’m also really enjoying watching the Tacoma Housing Authority make and adjust policy, seeing the work they do to connect with the community, and how they make sure to put the community first,” Kang said. “When working with the PIE department I got to organize and analyze community surveys which has given me a great perspective for the
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, an annual Tacoma letterpress and book arts extravaganza founded by PLU Resident Artist Jessica Spring and King’s Books. Print-lovers are invited to the opening reception of The Art of Wayzgoose on Wednesday, March 12 from 5-7pm in the University Gallery. The exhibition will be on display March 12 – April 9 and is free to the public. The Art of Wayzgoose represents six years of steamroller prints created at the Tacoma Wayzgoose (an archaic term describing the celebratory feast held by a master
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ideas taught her how to enact change and influence those around her. Her experience at PLU and the Diversity Center equipped her with cherished tools that helped form how she operates in professional, public, and social settings. When she visited PLU as a high school senior, Ashely probably would never have dreamed of having the experience she did at a small, private school in Tacoma. But four years of Diversity Center experience gave her a true passion for social justice and an appreciation for
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